Jewish holidays

The importance of God's name in the story of Passover

If God is willing to conduct a dialogue with a human being and change His mind, how much more so must human beings conduct a dialogue with each other and be willing to change their minds?

Passover retreats don’t have to be a spiritual and communal exodus

On a night when we are meant to be animated by the ethos of “let all who are hungry come and eat,” Passover retreats produce Seders sans guests.

By RABBI YOSIE LEVINE/JTA
18/04/2025

My ‘mixed multitude’ Passover Seder was a ringing, singing celebration of diversity

During these days when we are experiencing an attack against diversity, the mixed multitude gathered around my seder table felt all the more significant and celebratory.

By RABBI SARAH REINES/ JTA
16/04/2025

Building bridges at the Seder table: An enduring message of the four children

Let the Seder serve as a catalyst for action, a reminder that we are not merely passive observers of history, but active participants in shaping its course. 

By EVAN BERNSTEIN
15/04/2025

Hiking the Holy Land: Israel’s outdoors during Passover

There’s no better opportunity to head outdoors than Passover. After all, one of the defining qualities of our slavery in Egypt was our inability to take time for ourselves.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
14/04/2025

Passover pastimes: Culture, the arts, and fun abound across the country over the holiday period

Passover, the traditional spring holiday, beckons with its spread of cultural and leisure time events up and down the country for all ages.

14/04/2025

How to get through the Passover Seder without consuming too many calories

It may only happen once a year, but for weight watchers, the Seder meal can come at a hefty price of thousands of calories in one evening. So how can you reduce risk of weight gain?

Spending Passover as a guest? We’ve gathered a few gift ideas for you

Renewal at home ahead of Passover: Where can we find vintage gifts and deals that will upgrade the holiday table?

By WALLA! HOME , DESIGN
11/04/2025

The Passover seder is a model for healing democracies in peril

What the Exodus teaches us about democracy, power, and shared national purpose.

By RABBI MEESH HAMMER-KOSSOY
08/04/2025
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